Tasha Wilson, Class of 2007

My name is Tasha Wilson and I graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology.

I am a member of UMES Baltimore Alumni Chapter, Inc

I work at Towson University in the Office of Inclusion & Institutional Equity. I also work at Anne Arundel Community College as an Adjunct Professor Currently, I sit on the Board of Directors for Kids' Chance of Maryland, Inc.

Outside of my career in Student Affairs, I am internationally recognized as a trailblazer in the marketplace.

Known as Tasha W: Messenger of Hope™ www.lifewithtashaw.com

I am an author, entrepreneur and speaker who has made appearances across the United States, New Zealand and Australia In 2016, I was presented with the Governor's Volunteer Service Certificate by The State of Maryland In 2021, I was featured in Voyage Baltimore Magazine as one of Baltimore's Inspiring Stories. As a mental health advocate, I served on Grammy Award-winner Michelle Williams' launch team for the book "Checking In." In 2022, I was featured in Woman-to-Woman International Network, Inc I was also honored as one of Maryland's Christian Women in Leadership, receiving the Deborah Arise Marketplace Forerunner award.

My journey as an author and speaker began the moment I made the intentional decision to transform my pain into power My life is a testament of how I continually break glass ceilings by confronting pitfalls from the past, mastering the inner critic, and exploring the power of fearlessness. I empower others to recognize the greatness within, ignite the value of their voice and rediscover who they are beyond their trauma.